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Attention: Juniors and Young Riders—New for 2007 NAJYRC and Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships

by By Jennifer Haydon | 3/8/2007 3:56:20 PM

Please remember that to be eligible to compete in the North American Junior and Young Riders' Championships (NAJYRC) and Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, horse-and-rider combinations must earn Certificates of Capability between December 1, 2006, and June 15, 2007, for NAJYRC, and August 31, 2007, for National Junior Jumper Championships by completing a course with four faults or less set at • Level 8 or higher for Young Riders and • Level 7 or higher for Juniors. Riders must...

USEF Announces 2007 Dressage Young Horse Training Sessions

by By Jennifer Keeler | 1/25/2007 11:28:58 AM

The purpose of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Young Horse Dressage Training Sessions is to identify and develop top equine dressage talent in the United States for a future career at the FEI level and international competition on U.S. teams. Mirroring the existing high-performance development programs, horses should be actively training and competing and therefore may be invited to participate in training sessions with the aspiration of their participating in the 2007...

Outreach Grant Program to Continue in 2007

by Sarah Evers | 11/16/2006 3:57:57 PM

Lexington, KY—Once again, the USEF is offering the continuation of the successful Outreach Grant Program. This has been a valuable assistance to financially challenged breed shows that applied in 2006. Competitions must meet certain prerequisites and grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. A total of $125,000 has been budgeted of 2007. Each grant request will be evaluated by the National Affiliates staff with final approval by the Executive offices. An approved grant of up...

Third and Final USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials Crowns Unitas and Currency DC as Champions

by By Jennifer Keeler | 6/8/2006 11:28:00 AM

The USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials concluded the 2006 qualifying season for the FEI World Breeding Championships at the CDI***/Y Raleigh and Capital Dressage Classic, June 2-4 in Raleigh, NC. Champion of the five-year-old division with an overall two-test score of 8.592 was Unitas, a bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Niagara - Nellyzora by Harald; bred in The Netherlands), ridden and owned by Teresa Butta-Stanton of Glen Burnie, MD. Winning both the Preliminary and Final Tests...

USEF Announces Launch of Inaugural Dressage Program for 2006:

by By Jennifer Keeler | 1/30/2006 10:44:00 AM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a new dressage championship program in 2006, the "Passage Cup." Designed to assist and encourage today's Young Riders as they transition to the Senior Grand Prix, the Passage Cup will shed much-needed light on tomorrow's stars--today. "With this exciting new program, we're looking to 'bridge the gap' for our talented dressage riders who are graduating from the Young Rider ranks to High...

Two FEI Children’s International Jumping Qualifiers to be at Los Angeles- and Colorado-Based Shows

by By the Langer Equestrian Group | 5/26/2005 10:39:00 AM

Langer Equestrian Group, Inc., will host two FEI Children’s International Jumping Qualifiers in 2005. The Colorado Summer Classic at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO, will take place July 20-24, and the Los Angeles International Jumping Festival at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA, will take place September 21-25. These two events will serve as two of the United States’ qualifiers for riders 12-14 (FEI age). The Federation Equestrian International introduced the Children’s...

US Equestrian Announces Amendments to Qualifications for Junior Hunter National Championships and USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/24/2020 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national championships and finals. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our hunter/jumper community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships and 2020 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm are...

Beezie Madden and Darry Lou Win CP International Grand Prix Presented by Rolex to Conclude 'Masters' Tournament at Spruce Meadows

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/8/2019 5:00:00 PM

Calgary, AB, Canada - Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.) has won the CP International Grand Prix Presented by Rolex at 2019 Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament aboard Darry Lou, the 2008 Dutch Warmblood stallion, owned by Abigail Wexner. Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie finished in second place, while Max Kuhner (AUT) and Chardonnay 79 collected third place. Photo Credit Jump Media More news and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by...

Brenin: The Story Behind the Roster

by Glenye Cain Oakford | 2/12/2019 3:00:00 PM

Darcie Grote and Nickie at the LAHJA Senior Medal Finals in October 2018, where they finished in the top 10, seventh overall. Photo: Kristin Lee Photography When Darcie Grote receives her copy of US Equestrian magazine ’s annual Horse of the Year issue in mid-April, she’ll have an extra reason to celebrate her horse’s championship in the United States Hunter Jumper Association Zone 9 Thoroughbred hunter division. Brenin—or Nickie, as he’s known around the...

Platinum Performance U.S. Junior Team Collects Silver at 2017 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/13/2017 6:22:00 PM

Givrins, Switzerland – A talented group of up-and-coming athletes represented the Platinum Performance U.S. Teams at the 2017 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders on August 11 and 12. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska, the U.S. combinations put forth determined efforts throughout the championships. The Platinum Performance U.S. Junior Team of Sam Flarida, Emma Lane, and Emilia Reutimann earned the team silver medal on Friday, while the...